Dave Franke stared down the cartel in Mexico’s blood-soaked Zacatecas — and lived. Now he tells Glenn the unfiltered truth: The cartels are “absolutely” operating inside the United States. Through raw, firsthand accounts, he rips the veil off the narco-satanic cult of Santa Muerte — the Saint of Death — and the savage brutality it fuels. Trump calls the cartels “the ISIS of the Western hemisphere,” and his Homeland Security Task Force has already seized thousands of terrorists and cartel operatives, two million fentanyl pills, and 70 tons of narcotics. But Dave warns: We’ve barely “scratched the surface.” Facing entrenched corruption, human trafficking, and a highly profitable drug trade, Glenn and Dave debate a radical fix — legalize drugs — and ask the explosive question: Does our government let the cartels thrive in exchange for intel, just like in "Ozark"? It’s the story that neither Fox nor CNN would let Glenn tell finally coming to the light, but is it already too late? GLENN’S SPONSORS: Relief Factor: If you’re living with aches and pains, see how Relief Factor, a daily drug-free supplement, could help you feel better and live better. Try the 3-week QuickStart for just $19.95 by visiting https://ReliefFactor.com. Chirp: Give your spine a break with the Chirp Contour. It only takes five minutes to unlock all-day relief. Visit https://gochirp.com/beck, and use code BECK at checkout for a 10% discount. Chapter: When it comes to Medicare, Chapter puts you first. Dial #250 and say the key word "Chapter,” or visit https://askchapter.org/BECK. American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial 800-906-2440, or visit https://www.americanfinancing.net. 01:27 Turbulent Childhood and First Encounters with Crime 03:26 Transition to Aerospace Career and Move to Mexico 09:21 Joining the Mexican Police & Facing the Cartels 12:37 Daily Violence in Zacatecas and Personal Risks 19:27 Brutality of the Mexican Drug War and Santa Muerte’s Role 25:10 Santa Muerte: Beliefs, Prevalence, and Impact 32:28 Law Enforcement Structure, Corruption & Missions 39:32 Cartel Influence in the US and Border Operations 43:19 US Policy, Cartel Enrichment, and Policy Challenges 53:57 Traumatic Experiences and Coping Mechanisms 56:44 Policy Solutions: Legalization, Reform, and Final Thoughts ► Click HERE to subscribe to Glenn Beck on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UVLqhL ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV: get.blazetv.com/glenn ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKgJEs_v0JB-6jWb8lIy9Xw?sub_confirmation=1 ► Click HERE to sign up to Glenn's newsletter: https://www.glennbeck.com/st/Morning_Brief Connect with Glenn on Social Media: http://twitter.com/glennbeck http://instagram.com/glennbeck http://facebook.com/glennbeck